Alteras from Youngstown, Ohio and Revival Recordings are back again with their newest single entitled “Best Mistake”. “Best Mistake” hits as an alternative rock jam with a relatable message, and can definitely make its way into any rock fan’s playlist for new fall releases. Alteras vocalist Jacob “JC” Clasen, described the track as “always trying my absolute hardest to be the best I can be, having the overwhelming urge to overcome obstacles and thrive not just for myself but for the people I love.” Clasen continued by stating, “even if I am…

Do you live in Ohio? Are you a fan of pop-punk? If you are, Real Friends have a surprise for you. The group announced they will be performing two headlining shows in Columbus and Toledo, OH, respectively this September. Joining them as support will be Jetty Bones. Check out all of the details in a tweet from Real Friends after the jump! For more Real Friends, you can purchase a concert ticket here or buy a CD here! Please follow and like us:

Infectious Magazine’s staff writer Kerry, recently got in touch with Youngstown, Ohio’s own hard rock group, Alteras. While just starting out on a huge summer tour, Infectious Magazine also got the insight into the early development and dream of the band, life on tour and the music scene of Youngstown, Ohio. Check out the full conversation below! Check out the full conversation below and make sure to purchase Alteras debut album Grief here! Please follow and like us:

Hailing from Youngstown, Ohio, the hardrock quintet Alteras, are hitting the road this summer. From having experiences opening up for bands like Palisades, Red Jumpsuit Apparatus and Ghost Town, the boys of Alteras (Jacob Clasen (Vocalist), Michael Dulay (Guitarist), Zack Orr (Bassist), and Seth Donchess (Drummer)) are in good company on the touring front, and for the summer are heading out alongside Awake At Last. Releasing their debut album in 2016, Grief, and signing to Revival Records just this past year, Alteras want to emerge as a force in their music scene and spread their…

Alternative Press have released a complete list of categories and nominees for the Alternative Press Music Awards. Check out the complete list of the APMA’s nominees below the jump and make sure to cast your vote here. The awards show will take place at the Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio on July, 22 and will be hosted by Alex Gaskarth and Jack Barakat of All Time Low. You can purchase concert tickets here when they become available. Please follow and like us:

The inaugural Alternative Press Music Awards took place this past Monday, and all our favorite musicians made their way to the Rock And Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland to celebrate. Check out the photos below to see who mingled with who. The following photos were posted July 21, 2014 and are shown with the original captions. To make it easy for you, we have linked each picture to the user’s account. Be sure to follow each of them so you don’t miss anything! If you missed last week’s edition you can…

Check out the full online photo gallery of Sevendust’s show on June 25th, 2014 in Columbus, OH after the jump, and purchase a CD or buy concert tickets here. All photos by Emily Krichbaum. Please follow and like us:

There’s nothing quite as controversial or crazy as the yearly Gathering of the Juggalos. And now, Infectious Magazine wants to help you win your way into Thornville, Ohio from 7/23-7/26 to see Insane Clown Posse, Cypress Hill, Hopsin, Yelawolf and more. All you have to do to enter is: Please follow and like us:

Check out the full online photo gallery from the CHVRCHES show on June 10,2014 in Columbus,OH, after the jump and purchase a CD and buy concert tickets for their tour here. All photos by Emily Krichbaum. Please follow and like us:

Check out the full online photo gallery of Strange Babes from June 4, 2014 in Columbus,OH, after the jump, and purchase a CD or buy concert tickets here. All photos by Emily Krichbaum Please follow and like us:

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